If you choose Option B your first task is to decide on a sporting activity that will be suitable for your local community with your class. You may want to choose more than one. Look through the list in the
Directory and extend the research with your class by following the link to the
London 2012 Sports and Venues Directory . A full list of Olympic and Paralympic Sports is also available from the official website of the
Olympic Movement .
In Steps 1, 2, & 3, the Preparation Stage, children will explore their local area using mapping and discussion activities in order to find a suitable site to locate their sporting event. You will be guided through taking a field trip to the site, using a downloadable urban appraisal sheet, and how to devise a design brief for the stadium. In Step 4, the Design Stage, you will be guided through two processes: Concept Design and Design Development using a variety of techniques to enable your class to develop their design ideas. Step 5 will help you to showcase your project and think about the Legacy plans for your venue.
Have a quick look through the five steps. You will need to allow half a day for a site visit and the Design activities in
Step 4 can each take up to one hour to deliver. The modelling activity does require more planning and preparation time and it is recommended that you deliver this over an entire afternoon or at least two separate lessons.
Most of the activities can be delivered in a conventional classroom set up with the exception of the modelling activity in
Step 4. For this you may want to revise the layout of your classroom getting pupils to work in project groups. It’s also a good idea to set a table aside for materials and equipment.